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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.66, 12,564.54 and 5,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.66, 12,564.54 and 5,924.22 is: 8,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.66 : 12,564.54 = 5,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.66/12,564.54 = 5,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.66x = 12,564.54 × 5,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.66x = 74,435,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,435,099.16/8,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.20

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